Starlit Water Dragon (5e Race)

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Starlit Water Dragon

The Starlit Water Dragon race creates a unique quadrupedal, fluid-combat playstyle, allowing for an energy-driven magic system, battlefield control, and a stacking debuff-based charm mechanic. Their elemental affinity is shaped by the star that created them, meaning no two Starlit Water Dragons are alike.

This homebrew is designed for high-mobility, strategic spellcasters who thrive in water and celestial environments.

A rare and celestial species, the Starlit Water Dragons are born from the death of stars and the depths of the cosmic tides. Unlike most dragons, their elemental affinity is determined by the dying star that granted them life, meaning no two Starlit Water Dragons are exactly alike.

Starlit Water Dragon Names

Male:

Female:

Starlit Water Dragon Traits

Design Note: Spellcasters might consider using the celestial energy absorption system variant rule.

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Charisma score increases by 1.
Age.
Alignment.
Size. Starlit Water Dragons are naturally quadrupedal and are considered Medium creatures, though their agility allows them to maneuver like humanoids.
Type. Dragon
Speed. Your base walking speed is 35 feet. You have a flying speed of 50 feet and a swimming speed of 30 feet.
Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Natural Armor. Due to your celestial scales, you have an innate AC of 13 + your Dexterity modifier. This increases by +1 at levels 5, 10, and 15.
Quadrupedal Form. Starlit Water Dragons are naturally quadrupedal, meaning they cannot wield conventional weapons or wear humanoid armor. Instead, they rely on their natural attacks:

Celestial Claws (Finesse, Light): 1d6 + Dexterity modifier (Slashing/Radiant)

Tail Strike (Reach 10 ft, Knockback effect): 1d8 + Strength modifier (Bludgeoning)

Bite Attack (If within melee range, heals for half damage dealt): 1d6 + Strength modifier (Piercing)
Elemental Variations. Unlike most dragons, a Starlit Water Dragon’s element is not predetermined. It is inherited from the type of star that gave them life. See Table:Star Ancestry.
The Abyss Stirs (Water Fights for You). While in water, your presence actively influences the battlefield.

At the start of each of your turns in water, roll a d6:

• 1-2: Nothing happens.
• 3-4: Water redirects an incoming attack, giving +2 AC until your next turn.
• 5-6: A tide surge pushes an enemy back 10 feet, disrupting their attack.
  Siren’s Curse (Prolonged Combat Debuff). Each time an enemy fails a saving throw against your magic or takes radiant damage from you, they gain a stack of Siren’s Curse.

• Every 2 stacks, they take a -1 penalty on Wisdom saving throws and attack rolls against you.
• At 5 stacks, they experience mild celestial hallucinations.
• At 10 stacks, they automatically fail Charm-based saves.
• Only Purification Magic can reset stacks.
  Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Draconic, and Celestial.
  

Optional Rule: Shapeshifting Form

At the DM's discretion, you may learn to take a humanoid form, typically appearing as an elf, human, or celestial-touched species. This form requires concentration to maintain.

Table:Star Ancestry

Type	Elemental Affinity	Unique Ability
Celestial Tideborn	Water & Radiant	Lunar Embrace - Gains resistance to radiant & necrotic damage while in moonlight. Spells gain +1 radiant damage per spell level.
Abyssal Tideborn	Void & Gravity	Void-Infused Currents - Once per long rest, shift into another plane, avoiding one attack or spell.
Solar Tideborn	Fire & Radiant	Supernova Burst - Can unleash a wave of heat dealing 1d6 fire + 1d6 radiant in a 10-ft radius.
Storm Tideborn	Lightning & Wind	Tempest Surge - Can release a shockwave of electricity, stunning enemies for 1 turn (Constitution Save DC = 8 + proficiency bonus + Charisma).
Eclipse Tideborn	Shadow & Cosmic	Void Eclipse - Can briefly turn invisible for 1 round when standing in darkness.
Nebula Tideborn	Plasma & Starlight	Nebula Shroud - Can surround themselves in a field of glowing cosmic mist, making ranged attacks against them at disadvantage for 1 minute.

Random Height and Weight

Base Height	Height Modifier*	Base Weight	Weight Modifier**
′ ''	+	lb.	× () lb.
*Height = base height + height modifier **Weight = base weight + (height modifier × weight modifier)

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